{"id":"7c896b48-9841-417e-a68e-949325b4928a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7c896b48-9841-417e-a68e-949325b4928a","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60778649/summer-stuffed-shells-recipe/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23848769477&gbraid=0AAAAACq-IPz0Z2TPASwxZv5Qh_oWKsLfh","title":"Summer Stuffed Shells","description":"These summer stuffed shells are bursting with seasonal flavor from sweet corn, zucchini, and basil, but they also hit that rich comfort food spot.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 - 8 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H20M","ingredients":[{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 (12-oz.) pkg. jumbo shells","item":"(12-oz.) pkg. jumbo shells","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tbsp. neutral oil","item":"neutral oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 medium zucchini, chopped into 1/2\" pieces (about 2 cups)","item":"medium zucchini, chopped into 1/2\" pieces","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 2 cups"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 c. ricotta","item":"ricotta","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan","item":"finely grated Parmesan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels","item":"fresh or frozen corn kernels","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for serving","item":"fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for serving","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided","item":"shredded mozzarella","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 lemons, divided","item":"lemons","quantity":2,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"3 c. store-bought or homemade marinara sauce","item":"store-bought or homemade marinara sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook shells, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions for stuffed shells."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is lightly browned and softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly."},{"number":3,"text":"To bowl, add ricotta, Parmesan, corn, basil, 1/2 cup mozzarella, zest and juice from 1 lemon, and cooled zucchini mixture and stir to combine; generously season with salt and pepper."},{"number":4,"text":"Spread marinara sauce in the bottom of a 13\" x 9\" baking dish. Stuff each shell with about 2 Tbsp. ricotta mixture and arrange in baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake stuffed shells until cheese is beginning to brown brown and sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Top with basil leaves and zest from 1 lemon. Cut zested lemon into wedges and serve alongside. Let sit 5 minutes before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:50:28.941037+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:50:28.941037+00:00"}